2003 Toyota Condor vs. 2010 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Toyota Condor 2010 Ford Taurus
Make Toyota Ford
Model Condor Taurus
Year Released 2003 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2358 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 113 HP 263 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 195 Nm 337 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1646 kg 1821 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 5154 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1935 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2868 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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